Kenya: Market for Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone 2024

Market Size for Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in Kenya

In 2021, the Kenyan market for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone decreased by -4.6% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, showed buoyant growth. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Production of Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in Kenya

In value terms, production of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 59%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, shipments abroad of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone decreased by -21.8% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 7,004% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone dropped sharply to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 4,147% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Sudan (X tons) was the main destination for exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone from Kenya, accounting for a 60% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone to South Sudan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uganda (X tons), threefold. Rwanda (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to South Sudan amounted to +85.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uganda (+27.0% per year) and Rwanda (+27.1% per year).

In value terms, Uganda ($X), South Sudan ($X) and Tanzania ($X) constituted the largest markets for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone exported from Kenya worldwide, with a combined 96% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, South Sudan, with a CAGR of +64.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 3.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Tanzania (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, purchases abroad of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 334% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 323% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone supplier to Kenya, with a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Israel (X tons), twofold. Saudi Arabia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates stood at +3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Israel (+23.0% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+13.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone suppliers to Kenya were Israel ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and South Korea ($X), together comprising 84% of total imports. These countries were followed by India, Saudi Arabia, China, Italy, South Africa and Pakistan, which together accounted for a further 15%.

India, with a CAGR of +14.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -14.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+16.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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